Hope BB VS Chris King BB

I don't know if this has already been a thread, but I couldn't find it if it was. Anyways, I am going to do an m960 ss conversion for my sycip and I can't decide between a Hope external bb or a Chris King. They both cost about the same and weights are almost identical. I know that they both make awesome products that last forever, but which is better?

The Hope requires new bearings and they have a cheap tool to remove/press in new bearings.

In both cases, I believe they're too expensive. I bought a Token Tiramic BB for much cheaper and I use the Hope tool to maintain the bearings. When the bearigns are toast, I'll keep the cups and use some Enduro bearings.

I appreciate the comments. Those bb's that you guys suggested both look good, but I unfortunately can't get a discount on them from the shop that i work at. I also kind of want them to match either my hub or my headset and dig the anodized red finishes. As far as a shimano bb goes, they work great, but there's no serviceability and they just lack that "bling" factor. I think I'm still between the hope and king. If anyone has tried one or both of these bb's I'd love to hear some feedback. thanks.

I appreciate the comments. Those bb's that you guys suggested both look good, but I unfortunately can't get a discount on them from the shop that i work at. I also kind of want them to match either my hub or my headset and dig the anodized red finishes. As far as a shimano bb goes, they work great, but there's no serviceability and they just lack that "bling" factor. I think I'm still between the hope and king. If anyone has tried one or both of these bb's I'd love to hear some feedback. thanks.

I appreciate the comments. Those bb's that you guys suggested both look good, but I unfortunately can't get a discount on them from the shop that i work at. I also kind of want them to match either my hub or my headset and dig the anodized red finishes. As far as a shimano bb goes, they work great, but there's no serviceability and they just lack that "bling" factor. I think I'm still between the hope and king. If anyone has tried one or both of these bb's I'd love to hear some feedback. thanks.

King and convince your shop to buy the grease injector. Everybody wins.

King

Not sure where you live, but here in the PNW we can go through SEVERAL basic Shimano or Truvativ BB's a year. But a Chris King is ridiculously smooth, and can be re-greased easily (even different greases for different seasons). Hands down winner.

I got a King when it first came out, and it still rolls buttery smooth like it was new. You don't even need the grease tool to services it, I used the same procedure to service the bearing as the headset and hub bearings when I services it. Way better than all the disposable bearing BB in the market.

thanks for all your input. i think i'll go with the king since almost everyone says good things about it. i just finished my cut and sand job on my m960's so i just have to order the chain ring, bb, and ceramikoat now.

Maybe just buy SLX/XT quality BB and replace every couple of seasons. I think it just depends how "hard" your riding is on BB.

Thanks for the props.
Yes our BB's are fully servicable and can be ordered with any bearing options you're likely to dream up. Including Enduro steel and ceramics.

How smooth a BB spins depends on how they've tried to seal it. Shimano and RF BB's spin poorly because they've tried to seal up the outer edge of the cup where nothing actually gets in. I haven't yet got hold of a CK BB for an autopsy, but hope are using plastic shields with no extra seals to create drag.

But if longevity is a problem the CNC Storm Drains are the hot ticket. All BB's let water in along the splines in the crank axle, but this is the only BB in the world that lets water back out.